Simply attach the lightweight (0.21 ounces) tag to your cat’s collar and you can quickly locate it using the credit card-sized handset. A splash-proof cover (supplied) protects it from the elements and from any knocks, bumps or scratches.

Activate the handset and it sounds a series of beeps, with colour-coded lights to show you when you’re getting close – red for far away, amber for closer, and green for really close.

With the Tabcat Bundle you get 4 Homing tags and protective cases. (Colours may vary) Perfect for larger cat families

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Tabcat (RF) or GPS ?

As winner of the Sunday Times best GPS (dog) device a few years back we’re pretty familiar with GPS technology but here’s a quick few pointers why we believe GPS is NOT the right technology for cats:

1. Too large – Obvious one to start off with but larger GPS tags are uncomfortable. Many state they can be used on cats but they’ve been designed for larger dogs not cats.

2. Too heavy – Weight of anything around your cats neck should be kept to an absolute minimal. When you compare the Tabcat Tag at 6 grams / 0.21 ounces compared with GPS tags you can immediately see GPS tags are just too heavy.

3. GPS Battery power hungry – The idea of being able to see exactly where your cat is on your phone is ideal. The trouble is in practice it doesn’t quite work like this. GPS is inherently power hungry so when trying to locate, you need frequent location updates (say every 10 seconds). Due to the limited size of the battery it’s easy for the battery to run out before locating. If GPS tags are actively used they’ll need to be charged up at least twice a week.

4. Accuracy – GPS needs a sim card like you have in your phone to transmit its location. If there’s poor reception on that network, in that area GPS won’t report. Location also typically varies from about 8 metre to significantly more. As GPS works best outdoors often there can be a loss of signal when they’re indoors – not ideal if they’ve got stuck in someone else’s house / garage / shed. Lastly with some of the hiding places we’ve seen cats get into a greater level of accuracy is needed to pin point their location.

5. Monthly subscriptions – You’ll tend to find they’ll be a monthly subscription to cover ongoing tracking costs. Compare the total costs over a 3 or 5 year period and you could be surprised

6. How far does your cat really wander ? – Cats tend to be pretty territorial and whilst there’s the exception most stay pretty local to where they live as demonstrated in the BBC Horizon documentary. This can easily be covered by walking the area with your Tabcat and once in range specifically guide you to their exact location.

To sum it up - We understand the benefits for GPS, it’s a great technology and one we’ve sold but the specific requirements a cat needs – small, light, accurate and a reasonable battery life is just not available today with GPS technology. It’s why we offer a 30 day money back guaranteed so you can test / compare Tabcat at home for yourself.

Tabcat Features

4 x Splash-proof cases

4 x Lightweight homing tags

1.3inch (Diam) x 0.2inch (D)

1 x Slimline directional handset

(H) 3.4inch x (W) 2.1inch x (D) 0.2inch

Directional technology

Directional technology

Follow audio and visual cues to find your cat, pinpointing them to within 1 inch. Our technology is more accurate than GPS.

Small, light, splash-proof

Small, light, splash-proof

Weighing just 0.2 ounces and protected by a durable case, Tabcat is small and easy to attach to any cat collar.

Long range – up to 400ft

Long range – up to 400ft

Tabcat can find them up to 400 ft away in clear line of sight. Just walk around until you pick up the signal then follow cues. Accurate to within 1 inch.

Optional extra tags

Optional extra tags

Tabcat comes with two tags. An additional two can be purchased if you’ve a larger cat family or you want to find it to find other precious items such as your purse or your wallet.

Train your cat to come home

Train your cat to come home

The locate button on the handset activates a small beep on the cat’s collar tag. Use this signal to train your cat to come home on demand.

One–off payment

One–off payment

With no hidden costs or monthly payments, a single Tabcat purchase is all that’s required to help protect your cat for years to come.

Trusted by 10,000’s

Trusted by 10,000’s

Tabcat is already trusted by tens of thousands of owners to help look after their family pets.

Long life battery

Long life battery

With a battery life of up to 1 year Tabcat is there when you need it. Replace battery when you need with commonly available CR2032 battery.

How do you register a tag to a handset?

Place the tag you wish to register within 1 ft of the handset. make sure that there are no other unregistered tags close to the handset. Remove the plastic strip (if not previously removed) to activate battery. To register the tag to button 1, hold button 1 down for three seconds or until you hear a beep. Repeat registration process for any other tags with the other available buttons.

How do you Un-register a tag from a handset?

Press the right hand side button to switch on your Tabcat – the red status light will flash. Press the left hand side (volume) button and simultaneously press button 1. Hold both buttons down for three seconds or until you hear a beeps. Then release both buttons. This will un-register the tag paired with button 1 and allow you to register the tag to a different button or handset. Repeat this process holding down the left hand side button and button 2 to un-register tag associated with button 2. Repeat as necessary for buttons 3 and 4.

How do you change the batteries in a tag?

Remove tag from the silicon case. At the top end of each tag there is a hole which you can thread a lanyard through. At the opposite end there a small space you can insert the tag opening tool (included in pack) or small screwdriver. Insert into space and twist and tag will pop open. Replace with CR2032 battery keeping plus side face up. Replace the lid by lining up the lanyard hole and pressing shut. Replace silicon case.

What batteries does the Tabcat use?

The Tabcat uses CR2032 batteries, one in the handset and one in each of the tags. They can be purchased from our online store or most supermarkets or stores that would sell batteries.